Faculty Adjunct - Computer Science

Simmons University; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a vibrant academic community at Simmons University, where you can inspire the next generation of leaders in technology. As part of the Computer Science Program, you will engage with students in both lecture and lab settings, teaching essential skills in programming, networking, and cybersecurity. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven institution dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you are passionate about education and committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment, we invite you to express your interest in future part-time teaching assignments in a supportive and dynamic workplace.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; Ph.D. preferred for teaching roles.
• Teaching experience at college or high school level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach part-time courses in Computer Science, including programming and advanced topics.
• Hold office hours and provide support to students.

Skills

Teaching

Python Programming

Networking

Cybersecurity

Education

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as one of our strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New England. You’ll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience.

As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

Job Summary

The Computer Science Program seeks qualified individuals to join our adjunct hiring pool to express their interest in future, part-time teaching assignments at Simmons University.

Typical courses include Introduction to Programming (in Python) for beginner programmers, as well as more advanced courses in programming or other aspects of computing systems (networking, cybersecurity, etc). A teaching assignment will commonly include both lecture and lab sections in the fall or spring semesters.

Total class contact time will be 3 hours for the lecture and 1.5 hours for the lab. Adjuncts are also expected to hold office hours during the week for at least 2 hours (for example, half an hour before and after each class, if the class meets twice a week).

Requirements:

• Master's degree required; Ph.D. preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred, at either the college or high school level.

Additional Information:

Applications will be accepted continuously into the pool and will be drawn upon to fill vacancies as they become available. Candidates are encouraged to offer updates of their CVs and contact information, as necessary.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, CV, statement of teaching philosophy (optional), and contact information for at least two professional references. Please upload all documents to the Resume/CV section on the 'My Experience' page of your application.

Please contact Amber Stubbs ([e-mail]) if you have any questions.